Arkansas whitewater - Gulpha Creek, Ouachita Mountains, Garland County Garland county, Ridgeway Road to Highway 270 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II+     2.2 miles   This section of Gulpha Creek is 2.2 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II+ section. The put-in is not too far from Hot Springs, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. Whitewater paddling here in the Ouachita Mountains is a great experience. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number     of paddling places. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Arkansas you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. This is a bit of a short stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. The scenic beauty of Garland County and the cool fresh water beats anything. There are no other stretches to paddle along Gulpha Creek than the Ridgeway Road to Highway 270 stretch. There are many good hotels to choose from, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: And if that's not enough there's plenty more amusing stuff to do in the Ouachita Mountains. Spencer Bay is in the neighborhood and always brilliant to go to. Hot Springs National Park is a   very delightful location to take a look at close to Gulpha Creek; lots of people from Hot Springs come here. Gulpha Creek usually gets a good deal of rain; the wettest month of the year is typically March, that's the one that rains the most, and January is the month with the least moisture. Summer brings highs in the 90's to Gulpha Creek. Throughout the moonlight hours it's ordinarily in the 60's. Through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Gulpha Creek are in the 20's. Gulpha Creek, Ridgeway Road to Highway 270 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II+ Length: 2.2 miles Average Gradient: 35 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.49409 Longitude: -93.00641 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.47129 Longitude: -92.9861 Paddler input for Gulpha Creek, Arkansas: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Gulpha Creek, Ouachita Mountains, Arkansas Local climate location: NIMROD DAM 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Knights Inn Hot Springs, Hot Springs 2 miles away Welcome to the Knights Inn Hot Springs, Arkansas. The hotel is within walking distance to Crystal Falls and a short 1.5 mile drive to Historic Downtown. We are also close to KOA camp & Panther Valley... Rodeway Inn Hot Springs, Hot Springs 3 miles away Nestled in the Ouachita National Forest and surrounded by three clear lakes where beauty and nature abound. This Hot Springs hotel is near historic downtown, the Hot Springs Convention Center and Magi... Travelier Inn, Hot Springs 3 miles away This newly remodeled in 2007 motel has a very unique location with over viewing mountain tower and the beautiful mountains. This fifty-five room motel is family owned and operated, which offers re...   Ouachita Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Ouachita Mountains. Ouachita Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Ouachita Mountains. All Arkansas Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Arkansas. Books about whitewater paddling on Gulpha Creek, Arkansas List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Gulpha Creek, Arkansas. Find a whitewater outfitter in Arkansas Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Hot Springs, Arkansas Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Hot Springs, Arkansas, the metro area neareast to Gulpha Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Gulpha Creek.   Whitewater Near Gulpha Creek: Blakely Creek - North Fork, Hot Spring County , 9 miles away, Class II - 2.9 miles long (North Fork Road to Highway 84) Ouachita River, Hot Spring County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 6 miles long (Remmel Dam to I-30 at Malvern) Ouachita River, Hot Spring County , 12 miles away, Class II - 0.1 miles long (Rockport Ledge) De Roche Creek, Hot Spring/Clark County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 5.5 miles long (Highway 283 to Highway 67) Saline River - Middle Fork, Garland County , 16 miles away, Class II(III) - 0.9 miles long (Iron Springs to Buffalo Gap Road) Trace Creek, Perry County , 21 miles away, Class II+ - 3.5 miles long (NFR 780 to Highway 7) Bear Creek South Fourche Tributary, Perry County , 23 miles away, Class II+(III) - 4.5 miles long (NFR 45 to NFR 86) Saline River - Alum Fork, Saline County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 20.5 miles long (Highway 5 to Benton City Park) South Fourche LaFave, Perry County , 25 miles away, Class II+(III) - 11.3 miles long (Highway 7 to Deberrie low-water bridge) Saline River - North Fork, Saline County , 27 miles away, Class I-II - 5.7 miles long (Steel Bridge Road to Lyle Park)   Hotels Near Gulpha Creek: Knights Inn Hot Springs, Hot Springs , 2 miles away Rodeway Inn Hot Springs, Hot Springs , 3 miles away Travelier Inn, Hot Springs , 3 miles away Embassy Suites Hot Springs Hotel Spa, Hot Springs , 4 miles away Austin Hotel and Convention Center, Hot Springs , 4 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Gulpha Creek: Western Village Mobile Home Park, Hot Springs National Park, 1 miles away Hot Springs Koa Kampground, Hot Springs National Park, 2 miles away J&J RV Park, Hot Springs National Park, 2 miles away   National Parks Near Gulpha Creek: Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs - AR , 3 miles away   Golf Courses Near Gulpha Creek: Lakeview Golf Club, Hot Springs National , 1 miles away Lakeside Golf Club, Hot Springs , 2 miles away Magic Hills Public Golf Course, Hot Springs National , 2 miles away   Lakes Near Gulpha Creek